History and Overview of Cryogenics
We’re thrilled to continue our new series with a session from Professor Dr. John Weisend II. Join us for:
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00 CEST (10:00 BST)
Speaker: Professor Dr. John Weisend II
Abstract: Download the webinar abstract.
Biography: John Weisend II is a Senior Accelerator Engineer and Group Leader at the European Spallation Source specializing in large scale cryogenics and He II. He is the Chair of the Cryogenic Society of America and the International Cryogenic Engineering Conference Board. He is Editor-in-Chief of the journal Interactions. His books include: Superfluid, He is for Helium, The Handbook of Cryogenic Engineering (ed), Cryostat Design (ed), and Cryogenic Safety (with T. Peterson).
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:00 CEST (10:00 BST)
Speaker: Professor Dr. Arvind Gangoli Rao
Title: Cryogenic Hydrogen in Aviation : Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract: Currently aviation is responsible for around 4% of climate change caused by anthropogenic emissions. The climate impact of aviation is increasing as more people tend to fly every year. Decarbonizing aviation is also difficult as it is one of the hard to abate sectors. The talk will cover the prospects of energy transition in aviation and where hydrogen can play a role. The talk will also cover the challenges that still needs to addressed before hydrogen becomes a reality at airports.
Biography: Dr. Arvind Gangoli Rao, is a Chair Professor of Sustainable Aircraft Propulsion at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, TU Delft. Dr. Gangoli Rao obtained his masters and PhD in aerospace engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and later worked at Technion, Israel as a post-doctoral researcher. Dr. Gangoli Rao is a specialist in aircraft propulsion and has worked on a variety of problems related to gas turbines and novel propulsion systems for aircraft, especially ones dealing with the usage of alternative energy sources. He has authored around 120 publications. He is listed in the top 2% scientists of aerospace engineering in the study of Stanford University and Elsevier. Dr. Gangoli Rao has been involved in several EU projects and Dutch funded projects on sustainable aviation along with the industrial partners. He is the Dutch representative International Society of Air Breathing Engines (ISABE). He is also a member of the ACARE (Advisory Committee for Research and innovation in Europe) working group on Energy and Environment.
Webinar Link: To Be Announced Soon
Past BCC-CSE Webinars
May 5, 2026 – Daniel Weber, Weka AG: “Master the Challenges of Properly Installing a Cryogenic Valve.” Download the Presentation Slides.
April 10, 2026 – Dr. Chandra Prakash Dhard: “Cryogenics for Fusion Devices: An Overview of Heating, Fueling, Exhaust, and Fuel Separation Systems”
Past CSE Webinars & Showcase Talks
March 7, 2024 – Daniel Willems, from Thales Cryogenics BV, presented a showcase talk on “How off-the-shelf cryocoolers are used in applications.”
December 7, 2023 – New Corporate Member Showcase, featuring CSE Corporate Members AMPO, PBS and Scientific Instruments.